Temporary Network Manager South Africa
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Job Description
This is a six month position (with possibility of extension depending on performance). It is ideally suited to a mid-level professional or a recent graduate with relevant work experience and who is passionate about working in the responsible investment area. This position will provide the successful candidate a solid grounding in the field of responsible investment, a broad range of contacts, knowledge of the many environmental, social and governance issues relevant to investors, and the opportunity to develop a range of useful skills relevant to the field. The successful candidate will act as a bridge between South African signatories and other signatories in the world. This position might involve some local and international travel.
Core responsibilities:
- ?Facilitate coordination and activities of the PRI South Africa Network and three working groups
- ?Develop and help shape agenda for the PRI South Africa Network
- ?Liaise with local signatories and develop strong working relationships
- ?Support new signatory recruitment in South Africa
- ?Assist the PRI Networks & Recruitment Manager and other members of the PRI team when necessary
- ?Act as a liaison between PRI South Africa Network and the international PRI community
Responsibilities may include any or all of the following:
- ?Managing email correspondence, conference calls and meetings involving PRI signatories and other stakeholders
- ?Preparing agendas for meetings, taking minutes and producing progress reports
- ?Managing local intranets and databases
- ?Organizing local PRI events and/or Signatory Workshops
- ?Leading recruitment meetings and PRI presentation to potential signatories
- ?Representing PRI in key local conferences and RI related forums
Requirements:
- ?Ability to learn quickly and to get ‘up to speed’ within a short time (time will be set aside during induction to read a number of lengthy, but important documents on responsible investment)
- ?Several years relevant work experience
- ?Degree in a PRI?related field (finance, economics, business administration, responsible investment, law)
- ?Full time commitment (flexibility is possible during the week and for university assessment periods)
- ?Strong interest in responsible investment and environmental, social and corporate governance issues in general
- ?Fast and reliable home broadband connection & Skype
- ?Confidence with a range of IT and internet tools
- ?High?level written and spoken English
- ?Confidence to relate to and interact with senior investment professionals
- ?Well organised and reliable
- ?Ability to complete tasks without constant supervision
- ?Diplomacy, tact, and the ability to get on with people and fit into a team culture
- ?Should be based in Johannesburg, Pretoria or Cape Town
What you would gain from the PRI South Africa Network Manager Position:
- ?A deep understanding of the PRI and a solid grounding in responsible investment in general
- ?Experience in a dynamic and growing United Nations?backed public?private partnership
- ?The opportunity to develop contacts, build networks and get to know the industry
- ?Opportunity to shape and further develop PRI work in South Africa
- ?Experience in research, project management, teamwork and other essential skills required for a career in responsible investment
- ?Exposure to a broad range of environmental, social and corporate governance issues from the investment perspective
How to Apply
The Principles for Responsible Investment is an investor initiative in partnership with UNEP Finance Initiative and the UN Global Compact. Launched by former UN Secretary?General Kofi Annan, the PRI is a set of voluntary best practice principles to assist investors in integrating environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) issues into investment processes and ownership practices. The Principles are supported by a Secretariat that promotes the PRI and provides implementation support to signatories. See www.unpri.org
Please send your CV and covering letter by email explaining why you are suited for this position to Marcela Zonis by 31 May 201.1Please attach your covering letter as a separate document, rather than in the email text.
Time commitment: Part time (3 days / 25 hours per week)
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